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In a desperate attempt to ditch the e46 330i and get back into a e90 I have started looking at petrol 06 saloons. Quite a few 330i's around the 10k marker in m sport guise.
Questions I have is this the same lump in my e46 if not what's the down and upside opinions of the e90 version? Have heard a few stories about e90 petrols and fuel pumps etc...
I had a e90 previously and I loved the steering, handling and the way it just ate the miles. Can't see many threads about fidgity, wandering, tramlining e90's so I take it the e90 are all a step forward compared to the over the top e46 feedback (tramlining, harshness) ?
Questions I have is this the same lump in my e46 if not what's the down and upside opinions of the e90 version? Have heard a few stories about e90 petrols and fuel pumps etc...
I had a e90 previously and I loved the steering, handling and the way it just ate the miles. Can't see many threads about fidgity, wandering, tramlining e90's so I take it the e90 are all a step forward compared to the over the top e46 feedback (tramlining, harshness) ?
I went from an 02 330i to an 06 330i both auto tourings. Differences; handling and sharpness a marked improvement. Really can tell that the N52 is a lot lighter than the m54 (the engine). Auto box is a massive massive improvement.
Engine note is different and to start with not as aurally pleasing but you soon love and externally they sound awesome. (more of a racey sound). Engine keener to revved and all round better in power delivery ect. The throttle response was a little annoying (electronic delay) but can have that mapped out. Mpg similar around town but 06 better on run.
Reliability no issues with either. Interior more modern on 06 obviously but no quality improvement and could be argue that bm went backwards. I still prefer the newer and colour combo's can swing either way.
I changed 2 years ago as the 02 started to feel old and the 06 felt brand new and still does. Am thinking of changing again but then i like to change cars!!!
Engine note is different and to start with not as aurally pleasing but you soon love and externally they sound awesome. (more of a racey sound). Engine keener to revved and all round better in power delivery ect. The throttle response was a little annoying (electronic delay) but can have that mapped out. Mpg similar around town but 06 better on run.
Reliability no issues with either. Interior more modern on 06 obviously but no quality improvement and could be argue that bm went backwards. I still prefer the newer and colour combo's can swing either way.
I changed 2 years ago as the 02 started to feel old and the 06 felt brand new and still does. Am thinking of changing again but then i like to change cars!!!
I went from a e90 to a e46 (long story) and the 46 is defintely a lot more raw. I know what you say about the e90 feeling newer... My old 330d felt new, wish I never let it go 
The e46 I have owned for less than 3 months... I just can't get on with it and I think its because its an older version of what I had, it therefore feels more raw and I'm probably spoilt.
The e46 I have owned for less than 3 months... I just can't get on with it and I think its because its an older version of what I had, it therefore feels more raw and I'm probably spoilt.
My wife had an e90 330d whilst I had the e46 and was a brief overlap with the e91. Got to say the refinement of the 330i (e91) v's 330d was huge. Much more spritely and felt like a more classier/quality car. 330d was 10mpg better and felt quicker driving normally but when pushing on the 'i' really makes you smile!!! Would potentially go back to a 'd' now purely for economy but don't think a bm is my next move!!
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